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As far as we’re aware you should use your discharge book number when asked for a service number.
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It is with regret to report that Chief Officer (SE) David Barker (retired) Crossed the Bar on Sunday 15th March 2026. The funeral will be held at Weston-Super-Mare crematorium (BS22 9NY) at 12:30 on Thursday 9th April. Friends and ex colleagues are welcome to attend.
Our sincere condolences to Tricia and family. RIP
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CHIEF OFFICER (Supply) MIKE TAYLOR – Crossed the Bar
It is with the greatest sadness that I have to report that Chief Officer Supply Mike Taylor (aged 77) passed away on the 2nd of May after a lengthy stay…
Click to Read Full ArticleThe Annual National Service for Seafarers | Wednesday 11 October 2023, 5PM
If any members would like to attend this year, please following the instructions below. To order tickets: · Visit The Annual National Service for Seafarers Eventbrite Website · Enter Access…
Click to Read Full ArticleRFAA Merchandise
In view of the increased postal charges, Maurice Mann has had to increase some of the rates published on the Merchandise list and Order form. Click on Slop Chest menu…
Click to Read Full ArticleCharity Auction
This RFA concept model, originally designed by Peter Pound and a Technical Superintendent working at Bath has been donated to the Association by Captain Bill Tait RFA (retd) as a…
Click to Read Full ArticleCAPTAIN REX COOPER OBE
Our thanks to Peter Hore, naval obituarist for the Daily Telegraph. Captain Rex Cooper, who had died aged 84, served thirty-seven years almost continuously at sea in the Royal Fleet…
Click to Read Full ArticleCAPTAIN REX COOPER OBE
It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing of Captain Rex Cooper OBE. He ‘Crossed the Bar ‘ on Thursday 12 October 2022. RIP. His obituary…
Click to Read Full ArticleCAPTAIN PAT THOMPSON OBE
At the time of going to press, an obituary to Pat wasn’t available. Our thanks to Mike Day for allowing the use of his tribute to Pat. Below are also…
Click to Read Full ArticleCAPTAIN JOHN PATRICK (PAT) THOMPSON. CROSSED THE BAR.
Captain Pat Thompson OBE, who ‘crossed the bar’ 11 October 2022. An obituary is posted in the Obituary section Our thoughts and condolences are with Pat’s family.
Click to Read Full ArticleIAN POVEY 2nd OFFICER(X). CROSSED THE BAR.
Ian Povey 2nd Officer RFA Sir Galahad 1982 has died from cancer on 26th August 2022. The funeral was last Tuesday 6th in Newcastle. He was the recipient of the…
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